Description

This combination of three vaccines is used to prevent Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

• Measles is a viral infection that starts in the respiratory system. It causes skin rashes that spread all over the body. It spreads from person to person through direct contact as well as through air. MMR Vaccine is used in preventing measles. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.
• Mumps is a viral disease that spreads from person to person through close contact. The most noticeable symptom is swelling in the face. This is due to swelling of the salivary gland located inside on both sides of the face. It also causes severe pain especially while eating or talking.
• Rubella is a viral infection that causes red rash on the body. It is transmitted by airborne droplets when infected people sneeze or cough. It occurs most often in children and young adults. Rubella infection in pregnant women can result in miscarriage, stillbirth or serious birth defects. MMR Vaccine helps protect against this infection.

How is MMR Vaccine given?

It is preferable that the vaccine is injected by the subcutaneous route. You can consult your doctor to guide you better on vaccination schedules at Nita Polyclinic, Kathmandu.

Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine.

Certain adults may need 2 doses. Adults who are going to be in a setting that poses a high risk for measles or mumps transmission should make sure they have had two doses separated by at least 28 days. These adults include

• students at post-high school education institutions
• healthcare personnel
• international travelers

Before any international travel—

• Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days).
• Children 12 months of age and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days.
• Teenagers and adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.

Source:

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/

https://www.seruminstitute.com/product_viral_measles-mumps-rubella.php